Syria condemns Israeli defence minister for entering territory via international border

Syria formally condemned the illegal entry of Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz into its territory on Tuesday, 25 August, labeling the border crossing a violation of national sovereignty and international law. The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued the statement via the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) following the minister's visit to areas across the international boundary. Violations of International Agreements Damascus stated that the move constitutes a breach of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, which governs the ceasefire lines between the two nations. The Ministry stressed that the action ignored legal obligations regarding the prohibition of crossing established ceasefire boundaries. The statement described the entry as a provocation that defies the United Nations Charter and principles of territorial integrity. The diplomatic protest follows a period of heightened regional tension and frequent reports of Israeli military activity near or within Syrian borders. The Syrian government categorized the incident as a "hostile action" and demanded an immediate cessation of such incursions. Calls for International Intervention Syria has formally called upon the international community to assume legal and political responsibility for the incident. The Ministry urged global bodies to take measures that would compel Israeli authorities to halt repeated violations of Syrian land and airspace. The demand includes the full withdrawal of Israeli forces…